R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-50-15

The director may promulgate regulations to require small employer carriers, as a condition of transacting business with small employers in this state after July 13, 2000, to reissue a health benefit plan to any small employer whose health benefit plan has been terminated or not renewed by the carrier on or after July 1, 2000. The director may prescribe any terms for the reissue of coverage that the director finds are reasonable and necessary to provide continuity of coverage to small employers.